The car is painted the same colour as Herbie and even has the famous number 53 on the bonnet.

Jane uses the vehicle when she goes out making deliveries around Formby.

She said: “I’m a big fan of the Herbie films and I’ve always liked Volkswagen Beetles.

“I passed some exams in floristry and decided to buy the car as a treat for myself.

“I get a lot of comments from customers when I deliver their flowers. They say ‘nice car’ and I stand there thinking, ‘well, what about the flowers?’

“The car is a bit like Herbie in the films as he can be a little bit temperamental.

“He doesn’t like the cold weather and going out in the rain, but I love the car and won’t part with him for anything. My daughter Laura is a big fan of the films as well and can’t wait until she is old enough to drive it, but she is only 20 and needs to be 25 to qualify under the classic car insurance.”

Car fever has also affected Jane’s son Chris, 24, as he has just bought himself a Volkswagen Beetle.

But Jane doesn’t think he will be painting that car up to look like Herbie.

Jane has also joined a group of Volkswagen Beetle and camper van owners that meet in Up Holland once a month for rallies.

She said: “I would like to take the car to more rallies to show him off.

“But I don’t think he will be entering any races like he does in the films.